January 23 / 19.30 Southwell (AW)

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  • 0m 6f 16y
  • Class 5
  • 11 runners
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Runners: 11 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Tapeta

Weather: Rain

Form: 42357-

Last run: 33 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
11-race maiden but he's run some fair races this winter, including one run in blinkers at Lingfield last month; latest C&D run (cheekpieces) was a backward step though.
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1

(10)

23rd Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

John Steed

9st 9lb

J: Rossa Ryan

T: David Loughnane

11-race maiden but he's run some fair races this winter, including one run in blinkers at Lingfield last month; latest C&D run (cheekpieces) was a backward step though.

10/1

7th

8

(3)

21st Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 4

15:08 Southwell (AW)

John Steed

8st 7lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

bumped start, midfield, outpaced over 2f out, brought down over 2f out, hung left over 1f out, soon no impression

9/1

5th

10

(9)

6th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 5

12:00 Lingfield (AW)

John Steed

9st 3lb

J: Laura Pearson

T: David Loughnane

Comparatively exposed, being a nine-race maiden, but is in good form having been placed at this course (close second over 7f) and Wolverhampton (third over 6f) the last twice; possibilities if finding a bit extra in first-time headgear.

12/1

Form: 52342-

Last run: 26 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 68

Form & Verdict
Couldn't cope with the impressive winner at Newcastle last month (first run at 6f) but she pulled clear of the third and it was a run that offered hope she could win a similar event; one of the likelier ones.
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75

20th Sep 2024

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 2

16:15 Ayr

Reprised

8st 12lb

T: Linda Perratt

3rd

1

(3)

18th Apr 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Chelmsford (AW)

Reprised

9st 10lb

J: Kevin Stott

T: Linda Perratt

briefly led, soon disputing second, went second over 2f out, edged left over 1f out, lost position and no extra inside final furlong

12/1

OUR TIP

Form: 4525-0

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Reliable sprinter for James Ferguson; two runs for new stable haven't been her best but cheekpieces (worn once when recording her peak RPR) now return; a possible.
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4th

1

(3)

26th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 4f 214y

Class 6

17:15 Southwell (AW)

Mariamne

9st 10lb

J: Daniel Muscutt

T: B F Brookhouse

Sole win for James Ferguson at Wolverhampton (5f fillies' maiden; second start) in May 2023; hasn't really figured in four starts (6f-7f) since joining this trainer; visor applied dropping back in trip from an easing mark.

12/1

5th

1

(5)

7th Mar 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

Mariamne

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: B F Brookhouse

Landed a Wolverhampton maiden (5f, Tapeta) for James Ferguson last May and runner-up three times later in the year, but out of the frame in all three outings since debuting for this yard in December; exposed after 12 starts and plenty to prove up in trip.

16/1

3

(5)

23rd Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Mariamne

9st 8lb

J: Jack Gilligan

T: B F Brookhouse

Reliable sprinter for James Ferguson; two runs for new stable haven't been her best but cheekpieces (worn once when recording her peak RPR) now return; a possible.

16/1

Form: 4107-2 D

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
Ran out the easy winner of a 6f nursery at Newcastle in October; well held on his next two starts but he returned to form when second, albeit beaten 4l, at Wolverhampton 11 days ago; could do with settling better but he's not discounted.
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5th

3

(5)

28th Jul 2025

Good

0m 5f 0y

Class 6

16:40 Ayr

Moyola

9st 7lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Lucinda Russell

He's fully 14lb lower than when winning at Hamilton (6f, good to firm) last June but hasn't been shaping of late as though he's about to capitalise on his reduced mark; soundly beaten fourth here (6f, good) last time.

6/1

5

(6)

14th Jul 2025

Good

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

15:10 Ayr

Moyola

9st 8lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Lucinda Russell

Now 13lb lower than for his Hamilton win (6f, good to firm) last June but he's been well held in all four runs this season; won't mind if the forecast rain arrives but losing run is up to 12 and this looks a tough task against Novamay; cheekpieces removed.

16/1

5

(5)

26th Jun 2025

Good

0m 6f 6y

Class 6

20:45 Hamilton

Moyola

9st 7lb

J: Darragh Keenan

T: Lucinda Russell

Now 10lb below the mark he defied over C&D last June but recent efforts don't obviously suggest he's ready to take advantage.

20/1

Form: 4547-1 D

Last run: 19 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Made a promising nursery debut at Lingfield last month and duly took a step forward at Newcastle 19 days ago, responding well to the addition of cheekpieces to record a snug success (6f); the placed horses have since run well and a 5lb rise shouldn't prevent another good run.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

2

(1)

3rd Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Wren Officer

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Gay Kelleway

Has a good record here and, after winning over 6f at Wolverhampton, it was a Class 4 in which she failed to fire here four weeks ago; has only won at 6f, however; tries blinkers (replacing visor).

8/1

6th

2

(1)

3rd Dec 2024

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 5

17:30 Newcastle (AW)

Wren Officer

9st 8lb

J: Luke Morris

T: Gay Kelleway

took keen hold, headway on far side of group over 1f out, weakened inside final furlong

8/1

Form: 1505-6

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 66

Form & Verdict
Made a winning start at Beverley (5f) last spring but has not repeated the form, including both starts this winter after a gelding operation; something to prove for now.
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6th

7

(8)

14th Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

19:45 Kempton (AW)

East Bank

9st 7lb

J: Matthew Lloyd Slater

T: Craig Lidster

prominent

10/1

5th

7

(7)

24th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 6

20:30 Newcastle (AW)

East Bank

9st 6lb

J: William Pyle

T: Craig Lidster

led at fast pace

10/1

4th

9

(10)

12th Sep 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:00 Newcastle (AW)

East Bank

9st 7lb

J: Connor Murtagh

T: Craig Lidster

bumped start, took keen hold, led

20/1

Form: 639-1 CD

Last run: 5 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

Form & Verdict
Drop into a Class 6 handicap saw him take a step forward, making all over C&D on Thursday (cheekpieces first time); penalty demands more but a promising apprentice takes off 5lb and he's unexposed.
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2nd

1

(6)

23rd Oct 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

18:40 Kempton (AW)

Old Chums

9st 11lb

J: Pierre-Louis Jamin

T: Tom Dascombe

Bounced back from a spell in the doldrums with fair front-running fourth at Wolverhampton (7f, Tapeta) last month; also effective over C&D and a bold bid is possible.

11/1

4th

4

(2)

27th Sep 2024

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 5

18:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Old Chums

9st 9lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Tom Dascombe

Only 2lb higher than for his Chester win in June; three heavy defeats have followed though and others look much safer; cheekpieces back today.

20/1

9th

3

(6)

28th Aug 2024

Standard To Slow

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:30 Kempton (AW)

Old Chums

9st 10lb

J: Alistair Rawlinson

T: Tom Dascombe

Campaigned at Chester this summer, twice disappointing since his June win; has a solid record (13122) in AW handicaps but the removal of usual cheekpieces presents a question mark.

14/1

Form: 06011- CD

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Much improved since allotted a mark and tried in a hood/tongue-tie, bolting up over C&D last month and then making harder work of a classified event against older horses one week later; new mark has now kicked in but he still has time to do better.
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3rd

4

(2)

19th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:20 Lingfield

Rusheen Boy

9st 6lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Has won on turf but four of his five wins have been on AW; it may be best to wait until he returns to AW.

13/2

8th

3

(7)

15th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Rusheen Boy

9st 9lb

J: Dylan Hogan

T: Julia & Shelley Birkett

Gained his third course win when making all over C&D 83 days ago, clinging on at the line; only 1lb higher on his first start since and makes the shortlist.

11/2

Form: 42377-

Last run: 39 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 65

Form & Verdict
Yet to match her novice form in two handicaps, never really competitive over 5f here last month; down in grade this time but there are risks.
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11th

10

(7)

15th Aug 2025

Good To Firm

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

20:00 Newmarket (July)

Kitty Bennet

9st 2lb

J: Suraj Narredu

T: Stephanie Cassidy

Showed a bit for Ed Walker but well beaten on sole run for next yard and now kicks off for another after nearly 12 months off.

40/1

9th

10

(10)

30th Aug 2024

Good

0m 5f 10y

Class 5

14:25 Sandown

Kitty Bennet

9st 4lb

J: Rhys Clutterbuck

T: John E Long

Failed to progress for Ed Walker as a 2yo; sold for 1,000gns in February; not easily recommended back from 220 days off.

40/1

9

(4)

23rd Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

Kitty Bennet

9st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Ed Walker

Yet to match her novice form in two handicaps, never really competitive over 5f here last month; down in grade this time but there are risks.

25/1

Form: 7478-8

Last run: 11 days

W: 9st 3lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 62

Form & Verdict
Ran well at Wolverhampton in November (second run) but he's failed to build on it since, beaten double-digit distances in two handicaps; tongue-tie now given a go.
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10

(3)

23rd Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 5

19:30 Southwell (AW)

King Street

9st 3lb

J: John Fahy

T: David Loughnane

Ran well at Wolverhampton in November (second run) but he's failed to build on it since, beaten double-digit distances in two handicaps; tongue-tie now given a go.

25/1

11

(2)

12th Jan 2024

Standard

0m 6f 20y

Class 5

18:30 Wolverhampton (AW)

King Street

9st 3lb

J: Hollie Doyle

T: David Loughnane

A fourth over C&D in November stands out from the rest of his runs like a sore thumb; blinkers failed to help at Newcastle between Christmas and New Year and have been quickly discarded; others are more solid.

20/1

3

(6)

28th Dec 2023

Standard

0m 6f 0y

Class 5

18:30 Newcastle (AW)

King Street

9st 9lb

J: Clifford Lee

T: David Loughnane

Easily his best run was the middle of his three, in a 6f maiden at Wolverhampton last month on which he's not badly handicapped; needs to tap back into that promise now handicapping and perhaps the blinkers will work.

16/1

20/1

Form: 55336-

Last run: 157 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 54

Form & Verdict
Placed twice at Bath as a 2yo (5f, good to soft) and also ran well in the face of a stiff task in maiden company when last seen; hit with a 7lb rise for that midfield finish and that could find her out; new hood for AW debut.
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7

(5)

13th Jun 2024

Soft

0m 6f 3y

Class 6

16:10 Yarmouth

Manali

9st 6lb

J: Ray Dawson

T: John Butler

reared start and refused to race

25/1

8th

5

(9)

4th Jun 2024

Standard

0m 7f 1y

Class 6

20:15 Lingfield (AW)

Manali

9st 7lb

J: Joey Haynes

T: John Butler

Jumped awkwardly from the stalls (not for the first time) over 6f here last month when never in contention on AW debut on her return from nine-month absence; goes up to 7f for the first time; big improvement required.

14/1

7th

6

(5)

23rd May 2024

Standard

0m 6f 1y

Class 6

15:50 Lingfield (AW)

Manali

9st 8lb

J: Paddy Bradley

T: John Butler

awkward start, in rear, outpaced 2f out, no impression

14/1

Selections

RP RATINGS:

Old Chums

SPOTLIGHT:

Reprised

NEWMARKET:

Wren Officer

Telegraph:

Rusheen Boy

The Guardian:

Moyola

THE NORTH:

Reprised

D Express:

Reprised

Daily Mirror:

Wren Officer

Daily Record:

Wren Officer

The Sun:

Rusheen Boy

POSTDATA:

Old Chums

LAMBOURN:

Old Chums

The Times:

Old Chums

Daily Mail:

Old Chums

The Star:

Old Chums